Category: Homebuying
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The Unique Benefits of Homeownership
Owning a home has long been a core component of “the American Dream,” and for good reason. Today, roughly 65% of Americans own their home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homeowners amass significantly more wealth than renters, which is just one of the benefits of owning real estate. Let’s explore five unique…
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6 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a House
If you’re like most people, buying a home is the single most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. And, when you buy your first home, the costs can feel even more significant since you don’t have an existing home to sell to help fund your new purchase. According to the National Association of Realtors, the typical…
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10 Costs to Consider Before Buying a Home
It’s no secret that buying a home is expensive. When you start thinking about a home purchase, the purchase price is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But, a $500,000 house isn’t a $500,000 house. In many ways, it actually costs far more, and while real estate has, historically, been a solid investment,…
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Do You Know What’s Included in Your Home Purchase?
If you’ve purchased a home (or even if you’ve just thought about buying a home), did you assume the refrigerator would be there when you closed? Most people do, but the reality is that a refrigerator is not a standard inclusion in the purchase of real estate. So, what’s included in a home purchase, what isn’t,…
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10 Things to Look For at Every House Showing
Shopping for a home is an exciting activity, but it’s easy to get caught up in the wrong details or overlook some important ones. Whenever I tour a house, I try and make sure I look at (or ask about) the following 10 things: The Roof: You probably won’t be able to see the roof,…